EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Indian consumer durables industry has witnessed a considerable change in the past couple of years. Changing lifestyle, higher disposable income coupled with greater affordability and a surge in advertising has been instrumental in bringing about a sea change in the consumer behavior pattern. This industry consists of durable goods used for domestic purposes such as televisions, washing machines, refrigerators, microwave ovens, mobile phones etc. The growth in the consumer durables sector has been driven primarily by factors such as the boom in the real estate & housing industry, higher disposable income, emergence of the retail industry in a big way coupled with rising affluence levels of a considerable section of the population. As per a survey conducted by FICCI on the Indian consumer durables industry, a shift in consumer preferences towards higher-end, technologically advanced branded products has been quite discernable. Location of SIP Sony India Pvt. Ltd. # 768, 100ft Road, HAL 2nd Stage, 12th Main, Indiranagar, Bangalore 560038 SONY Like No Others
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OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:

Different Companies/brands are available in the consumer durable market to customers like Sony, Samsung, LG, Philips, Panasonic etc. Sony is the leading brand name in the consumer durable market. The final decision of transaction is totally depend on the consumer, consumer may have different perception for his satisfaction for particular brand and company has to fulfill consumers requirement. Hence the concerned project is undertaken:To analyze the customers requirement.

To study the Competitors service attitude of staff member to customers. To find out the strength and weakness of competitors. To provide the better services & try to built the credibility in the consumer. To know the opinion & suggestions of customers. SONY Like No Others
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INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION
The consumer durables industry can be broadly classified as consumer electronics and consumer appliances. The consumer appliances category can be further segmented as white goods and brown goods. With a presence spanning 36 countries, Sony has not only touched the lives of millions but also has made a difference in their lifestyles. Visit Sony across the world and discover how a name, synonymous with technology, has given a totally new dimension to entertainment. Throughout the world today, Sony stands for innovation, state of the art technology and superior quality. Leading into its next fifty years, Sonys vision is to offer people exciting new products and new lifestyles and remains committed to the challenge of creating and realizing these dreams. SONY Like No Others
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Chapter 2

COMPANY PROFILE
COMPANY PROFILE
In a burnt-out department store in Tokyo in 1946, just after World War II, Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita, running a company then known as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo (Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering), attempted to produce a simple electric rice cooker. It did not work too well, but it kicked-off their desire to produce products for everyday life.

In 1958, the company name was changed to Sony Corporation and since then, Sony has become one of the most recognised brand names in the history of the modern world. From the outset, Ibuka and Morita strove to develop exciting products to fulfill people dreams. From its first transistor radio in 1955, to the Trinitron, Walkman, Betacam, Handycam, the Compact Disc and the floppy disc .Sony has continually made things better, smaller and more innovative than ever thought possible. Sony Corporation now spans a range of industries including audio visual electronics, information technology, broadcast, telecommunications, entertainment, satellite broadcasting and even insurance and finance. SONY Like No Others
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Throughout the world today, Sony stands for innovation, state of the art technology and superior quality. Leading into its next fifty years, Sonys vision is to offer people exciting new products and new lifestyles and remains committed to the challenge of creating and realizing these dreams.

Sony in India
Sony is not new to India. Whether it was the television, or the walkman, a Sony always remained a must in the wish list of any Indian, returning home from abroad This love for the brand culminated in a new relationship when inspired by a reform friendly Indian business environment, Sony Corporation decided to set up a 100% subsidiary called Sony India on 16th January 1995.

COMPANY MISSION
Sony India focused towards making a difference in the lifestyles in the Indian market and open up new vistas of entertainment in the country. Sony India remains committed towards offering new age technology and digital concepts

while working hand in hand with the Indian industry to produce and sell excellence. Their consistent commitment towards service has brought the company quite closer to the Indian customer. SONY Like No Others 5

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PRODUCT PROFILE
PRODUCT PROFILE
Basic Consumer Durables:

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Chapter 4

THE OTHER MARKET PLAYERS

COMPETITORS PROFILE
The Korean company Samsung has grown to become one the worlds leading electronic companies, specializing in digital appliances and media, semiconductors, memory and system integration. Today Samsungs innovative & top quality products & processes are world recognized. The digital age has brought revolutionary change and opportunity to global business, and

Samsung has responded with advanced technology, competitive products, and constant innovation. Samsung, see every challenge as an opportunity and believe that it is perfectly positioned as one of the world's recognized leaders in the digital technology industry. Its commitment to being the world's best has won the No.1 global market share for 13 products, including semiconductors, TFT-LCDs, monitors and CDMA mobile phones. Looking forward, and making historic advances in research and development of its overall semiconductor line, including flash memory and non-memory, custom semiconductors, DRAM and SRAM, as well as producing best-in-class LCDs, mobile phones, digital appliances, and more.
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The history of LG Electronics has always been surrounded by the company's desire to create a happier, better life. LG Electronics was established in 1958 and has since led the way into the advanced digital era thanks to the technological expertise acquired by manufacturing many home appliances such as radios and TVs. LG Electronics has unveiled many new products, applied new technologies in the form of mobile devices and digital TVs in the 21st century and continues to reinforce its status as a global.
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